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applause

/əˈplɔːz/
ap · plause ə · ˈplɔːz
English Definition
n. clapping to show enjoyment or approval
中文释义
掌声，喝彩
Significado en Español
aplauso
한국어 뜻
박수
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiếng vỗ tay
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Example Sentence

The performance ended with loud applause.

表演在热烈的掌声中结束。

Synonyms
clapping ovation cheering
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “applause”:

  1. A silence
  2. B ovation
  3. C booing
  4. D criticism
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B — ovation. “applause” means n. clapping to show enjoyment or approval

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Loud ______ filled the theater as the singer took her final bow.

  1. A silence
  2. B applause
  3. C booing
  4. D muttering
Show answer

B — applause. “applause” means n. clapping to show enjoyment or approval

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Common questions about “applause”

What does “applause” mean?

applause — n. clapping to show enjoyment or approval. In Chinese: 掌声，喝彩.

How do you pronounce “applause”?

applause is pronounced /əˈplɔːz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ap · plause.

How do you use “applause” in a sentence?

The performance ended with loud applause. (表演在热烈的掌声中结束。)

What are synonyms for “applause”?

clapping, ovation, cheering — all close in meaning to applause (n. clapping to show enjoyment or approval).

Is “applause” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. applause appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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